Eternal Life by Daily Divination

The Cyan Wind Snake had likely fled long before the Netherworld Evil Domain fully formed.

’This can wait. What I need is a better Escape Technique.’

’But Escape Techniques are as rare as Body Refining Techniques. Neither the Cyan Cloud Sect’s nor the Ten Thousand Swords Sect’s Library Pavilions have a Celestial Grade Escape Technique. The Mu, Mo, and Zhou Families don’t have one either.’

After a moment of contemplation, Li Chang’an left Changqing Mountain and headed straight for the Dan Valley Xiao Family.

He found Xiao Yiyue and asked if the Xiao Family possessed a better Escape Technique.

But Xiao Yiyue told him they did not.

"A Celestial Grade Escape Technique... there probably aren’t any in the entire Southern Domain. My Xiao Family only has four types of Celestial Grade Magic. Two are Slaughter Techniques, and the other two are Defense Techniques."

"As for the Three Great Sects and the other Six Great Noble Families, their foundations are no stronger than my Xiao Family’s."

It had to be said, the Xiao Family’s foundation was indeed profound, possessing four types of Celestial Grade Magic.

The Mu Family, which had also accumulated a thousand years of history, only had one: the *Cyan Yuan Profound Vine*.

The Mo and Zhou Families were the same.

The Zhang Family was slightly better off, with two types of Celestial Grade Magic.

As for the Gold and Ou Families, Li Chang’an didn’t know their situation, but he imagined it couldn’t be much better.

Xiao Yiyue said to him, "Daoist Li, you should go ask at the Cyan Cloud Sect. That old fellow Gu Qinghong has a rather impressive Escape Technique. I suspect he cultivates a Celestial Grade one."

"Alright, thank you for the information."

Li Chang’an left the Xiao Family at once, traveling through the night to the Cyan Cloud Sect.

He knew very well that there was no Celestial Grade Escape Technique in the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Library.

After all, Wan Xing, whom he controlled, was already a Golden Core Master and could access the entire collection in the Library.

In the deepest part of the Library, there were also four types of Celestial Grade Magic: two for offense and two for defense.

However, he knew nothing of Gu Qinghong’s private collection.

The old man had lived for several centuries, after all, and his power was close to the Golden Core Peak. It was possible he’d had a fortunate encounter and obtained a Celestial Grade Escape Technique.

By the time Li Chang’an arrived at the Cyan Cloud Sect, it was already dawn.

Gu Qinghong was in the Cyan Cloud Sect’s main hall, explaining his Cultivation Insights to a large group of the sect’s Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining Disciples.

Seeing Li Chang’an arrive, he smiled. "Daoist Li, your timing is perfect. Would you be willing to impart some of your wisdom on survival to these disciples of my Cyan Cloud Sect?"

"Of course."

Since he was there to ask a favor, Li Chang’an did not refuse.

He immediately entered the main hall, taking a seat on the high platform with the other Cyan Cloud Sect Golden Core Masters, and began to address the disciples below.

These insights on survival were something he had slowly accumulated over his hundred-plus years of cultivation.

Although he only shared a portion of them, the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples below still benefited greatly.

After he finished speaking, the disciples all bowed with clasped hands to express their gratitude.

"Thank you, Elder Changqing."

"There is no need for thanks. I am glad it was useful."

Li Chang’an smiled, appearing very easygoing.

Afterward, he left with Gu Qinghong and the other Cyan Cloud Sect Golden Core Masters, leaving the many disciples behind to discuss what they had learned.

Before Li Chang’an could state the purpose of his visit, Gu Qinghong summoned Wan Xing.

"Daoist Li, this boy Wan Xing is young and impetuous. He has offended you greatly in the past. I hope you won’t hold it against him."

Gu Qinghong and the other Golden Core Masters of the Cyan Cloud Sect vividly remembered what had happened on Yellow Crane Mountain.

They certainly didn’t want Li Chang’an storming the Cyan Cloud Sect and demanding an explanation from them, too.

For this very reason, the Cyan Cloud Sect had sent Li Chang’an a batch of Treasures as an apology several months prior.

Li Chang’an smiled. "Everyone, please rest assured. The matter is of no consequence."

Hearing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The Cyan Cloud Sect had a profound foundation and did not fear Li Chang’an, but they didn’t want to be secretly targeted by him either.

Little did they know, the only reason Li Chang’an wasn’t pursuing the matter was that Wan Xing was his Puppet.

Gu Qinghong called over a young Female Cultivator and introduced her to Li Chang’an. "Daoist Li, this is my descendant, Gu Lingyu. She successfully achieved Core Formation not long ago and plans to hold her Core Formation Ceremony in two months."

Upon hearing this, Li Chang’an sighed inwardly.

’Looks like I’ll have to give another congratulatory gift.’

He sized up Gu Lingyu for a moment before offering his praise, "For Daoist Gu to achieve a Golden Core at such a young age is remarkable. Perhaps you may even have hopes of reaching Nascent Soul Formation in the future."

Gu Lingyu smiled. "Daoist Li, you flatter me. I merely formed a Superior True Pill; how could I dare to dream of Nascent Soul Formation?"

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, thus becoming acquainted.

After that, Li Chang’an used Sound Transmission to explain the purpose of his visit to Gu Qinghong.

"Daoist Gu, I heard that you have an impressive Escape Technique. Do you happen to possess a Celestial Grade Escape Technique? If so, I am willing to trade for it with Treasures."

"An Escape Technique? Daoist Li, you’ve misunderstood."

Gu Qinghong clarified to Li Chang’an that the Escape Technique he cultivated was only Earth Grade.

It was called the Flowing Cloud Escape Technique.

This technique could be found in the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Library.

Li Chang’an had already looked through it and felt it was inferior to his current Five Elements Spiritual Light Escape.

Gu Qinghong explained that the reason his Escape Technique was so impressive was that he was exceptionally compatible with the Flowing Cloud Escape Technique.

Furthermore, the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Sect’s Treasure, the Cyan Heaven Flowing Cloud Seal, had a supportive effect on this technique.

"I see."

Li Chang’an was a little disappointed. He was not compatible with the Flowing Cloud Escape Technique.

And even if he were, he couldn’t very well just snatch the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Sect’s Treasure.

’It seems I’ll have to find another way to handle this.’

Li Chang’an mused.

If there were none in the Southern Domain, he would start his search in the Western Domain.

Besides, the Upper Sects of the two domains, the Purple Mist Sect and the Yellow Sand Sect, most likely had Celestial Grade Escape Techniques.

Both of these Nascent Soul Major Sects had existed for ten thousand years; their foundations were unfathomably deep.

"Daoist Gu, I’ve troubled you today."

Li Chang’an clasped his hands in a bow, intending to return and plan his next move slowly.

Gu Qinghong and the others escorted him to the Mountain Gate.

"Take care, Daoist Li."

"Yes."

Li Chang’an was just about to leave.

But at that very moment, a figure suddenly flew out from within the Cyan Cloud Sect, pointed at him, and roared furiously.